Manipulating DNA

"The modification of characteristics in an organism through the manipulation of genes," describes which term?

• Genetic engineering

• DNA fingerprinting

• Gel electrophoresis

• Cloning

When fragments of DNA are connected from different sources, this creates:

• A plasmid

• A clone

• Recombinant DNA

• Fragmented DNA

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Organisms that have had DNA from other organisms inserted into their DNA to produce certain traits are called:

• Plasmids

• Clones

• Transgenic organisms

• Recombinant organisms

Inserting human DNA into a bacterial plasmid to create insulin-producing bacteria is an example of:

• Recombinant DNA

• Bacterial Transformation

• Cloning

• Selective breeding

Which is the primary purpose of using restriction enzymes before gel electrophoresis?

• It cuts the DNA strands in a set location for analysis.

• It restricts the number of base pairs that can be tested in a sample

• It makes the testing simpler by moving the strands into the gel faster

• It charges the DNA strands

A method used to rapidly make multiple copies of a specific segment of DNA.

• PCR (Polymerse Chain Reaction)

• Electrophoresis

• DNA Probe

Which is the primary purpose of using restriction enzymes in gel electrophoresis?

• It allows the strands of DNA to be cut into various lengths for testing

• It restricts the number of base pairs that can be tested in a sample

• It makes the testing simpler by moving the strands into the gel faster

• It charges the DNA strands

Bacterial DNA that is often circular or in the shape of a ring is called a:

• Clone

• Plasmid

• Fragment

• Recombinant DNA

Which of the following is a medical application of genetic engineering?

• Inserting human DNA into bacterial DNA for insulin production

• Manipulating of DNA to produce glowing monkeys

• Engineering crops for greater nutritional content

• Modifying genes to achieve a desirable phenotype

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Which of the following means of genetic engineering would have the greatest impact on world hunger?

• Inserting human DNA into bacterial DNA for insulin production

• Manipulating DNA in trees to require less water

• Engineering crops for greater nutritional content

• Modifying genes to achieve a desirable phenotype

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